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192: The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly

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Mar 15, 2024
Dive into the future as two hosts explore twelve technological imperatives that promise to reshape our lives over the next thirty years. They humorously share tales from their travels, discuss lateral thinking, and dissect the shift from ownership to access in the age of streaming. Reflect on the art of remixing in digital media, the impact of AI on content creation, and the evolving nature of reading in a tech-driven world. Anticipate insightful upcoming reads that promise to tackle themes like productivity and mastery in a rapidly changing landscape.
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ANECDOTE

Forgotten Book

  • Mike forgot he owned a book on lateral thinking after discussing the concept.
  • He found the book while searching for vacation reads, highlighting his book-buying habit.
INSIGHT

Forces, Not Technologies

  • Kevin Kelly's book "The Inevitable" focuses on technological forces, not specific technologies.
  • This approach makes the book's predictions more accurate and relevant years later.
INSIGHT

The Power of Becoming

  • Technology upgrades constantly, driven by yesterday's successes, creating a state of "becoming."
  • Embrace this "protopia" and create, as it's the ideal time to innovate.
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